Solutions-Class 8-History-Chapter-1-Sources of History-Maharashtra Board

(d) Audio-visual

(a) Aga Khan Palace

(d) Films

• In the pre independence period, newspapers like Dnyanoday, Dnyanprakash, Amrit Bazaar Patrika, Deenbandhu, Kesari acted as important source of awakening the minds of the people.
• The ‘Nibandhmala’ by Vishnushastri Chiplunkar and Shatapatre written by Lokahitawadi in the weekly ‘Prabhakar’ commented on various social and cultural issues.
• Newspapers in the British period not only opposed imperialism but also educated the masses and created awareness among the people.
• In April 1927, Dr. Ambedkar started the newspaper ‘Bahishkrut Bharat’. Through the medium of Bahishkrut Bharat he wrote for the reformation of common people and brings unity among them.
• Newspapers threw light on ill customs like sati, child marriage, ban on widow remarriage, etc. and awakened minds of the people.
• We came to know about various policies of the British towards India and their effects on India.
• Thus newspapers were not only source of political events but also acted as a source of social reformation.

Audio-visual recordings are considered as trustworthy source for study of modern history. Because —

• Important events during the freedom struggle could be seen in reality.
• Audio-visual recordings of Dandi March, Quit India movement, Salt Satyagraha and other historical events are available. Through these films the events could be seen in reality.
• Films also dealt with subjects like social problems, superstitions, practices. They represent current social, religious, and political problems.

Therefore, audio-visual recordings are considered as a unique discovery of 20^th century.

• From the photographs we get information of the person or an event in a visual format. The photograph of an object or structure helps in understanding its nature.
• Paintings were a significant historical source before photography was created. But the authenticity of such paintings is doubtful.
• Photographs are considered more reliable, as the lens capture the persons events and objects exactly as they appear
• The photograph of a person gives information about the physical features dressing style, etc.
• Hence, photographs are important visual source of modern Indian history.

• A museum is a location where historic objects, such as paintings, pictures, tools, coins, clothing, and art, are kept and displayed for historical research.
• Ancient artefacts provide insight on the economic, social, political, and religious aspects of the time period.
• The metal and inscriptions on the coin provide information about the economic conditions of the time and the metals used.
• We learn about advancements in the arts of tool making, painting, sculpting, and metallurgy.
• Museums and history are linked. They are major source of writing history.

• Recording is a form of audio source in history.
• The discovery of technique of recording was very important.
• Akashvani, audio tapes are considered important audio sources.
• Jana Gana Mana sung by Rabindranath Tagore, speeches of Subash Chandra Bose, Mahatma Gandhi, speeches of leaders and personalities are broadcast from Akashvani.
• We get to know about prevalent social, cultural, intellectual and educational history of a particular period from audio